Baron, Robert A.

Social psychology / Robert A. Baron, Donn Byrne and Nyla R. Branscombe. - 11th ed. - Boston, Mass. : Pearson, c2006. - xxxiii, 654 p. : col, ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The field of social psychology: how we think about and interact with others - 2. Social cognition: thinking about the social world - 3. Social perception: perceiving and understanding others - 4. Attitudes: evaluating the social world - 5. The self: understanding "who am i?" - 6. Prejudice: its causes, effects, and cures - 7. Interpersonal attraction: meeting, liking, becoming acquainted - 8. Close relationships: family, friends, lovers, and spouses - 9. Social influence: changing others' behavior - 10. Prosocial behavior: Helping others - 11. Aggression: its nature, causes, and control - 12. Groups and individuals: the consequences of belonging - Module A: Social psychology in action: applications to law and health - Module B: Social psychology goes to work: applying social psychology to work settings and entrepreneurship.

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Social psychology

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